SPINACH PEAR SALAD W/BACON AND HONEY DIJON DRESSING
A salad recipe that is really a keeper for those who like to mix bold flavors! Served it last night to guests that were still talking about it when we served dessert...enjoy!
Provided by Jan Waters
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fry smoked bacon to cripsy stage. Remove from skillet, let cool and reserve grease for dressing; Wash and Plate Spinach (remove stems); Wash and slice pears (using red pears will add color) - arrange over the bed of spinach; Add Blueberries if desired; Tear mint leaves and add to the plates; Crumble the crispy bacon and goat cheese over top. Dressing is simple -- Add vinegar, dijon mustard and honey to blender, mix well. With blender set on low speed, add bacon grease, and add EVOO slowly to emulsify dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste' mix well on high for the last couple of minutes. Drizzle on salad, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 290.8, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.8
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Tyshae Jackson
tjackson83@aol.comThis salad was a disappointment.
Seller Acc
s99@yahoo.comThe dressing was too thick and gloopy.
Sj Sujoy
ss@aol.comThis salad was a bit too salty for my taste.
Oreseametse Kudumela
kudumela-oreseametse64@hotmail.co.ukI found this salad to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Junaid Mia
miajunaid@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but this salad was still very good.
Shindele Mathues
s.mathues76@yahoo.comThis salad was delicious!
arshu_ red
arshu__r@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and very tasty.
Asmar Tariq
a.tariq91@yahoo.comThis was a great salad! I'll definitely be making it again.
Md Tuhin
t_m@gmail.comI loved this salad! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.
Raja Hamayum
rajahamayum42@gmail.comThis salad was delicious! The pears were sweet and juicy, the bacon was crispy, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
RedSinR Damien
damien.redsinr@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought honey Dijon dressing, which worked well. I would definitely make this again.
Gul Khanda
gul.k27@yahoo.comThis was a great salad! The flavors were all very well-balanced, and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
AlejanDro Aregullin
a-alejandro@gmail.comThis salad is amazing! The pears and bacon are a perfect combination, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shazia Jutt
shaziaj85@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of spinach, pears, bacon, and walnuts. The dressing is also perfect - tangy and sweet.
Dr Seraz
drseraz@hotmail.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the pears were a sweet and juicy addition. The dressing was also delicious and easy to make.